Visit Us

Whether in person or virtually, we are excited to see you! Join us for a College of Fine and Applied Arts information session or a campus Orange and Blue Day. Both are great chances to come to campus during university visit days. You can go on a campus tour, hear from admissions representatives, and learn more about the college. Tours of some units will also be available on visit days. We also offer virtual events, including an overview of the College of Fine and Applied Arts and presentations on creative careers, portfolio tips, and talent submission tips.

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Architecture Building, home to FAA

College of Fine & Applied Arts Information Session

Join FAA administration for an on-campus information session and get a closer look at the College of Fine and Applied Arts, which houses Architecture, Art and Design, Dance, Landscape Architecture, Music, Sustainable Design, Theatre, and Urban Planning. Don’t forget to sign up for the UIUC Experience & Campus Tour in addition to this information session.

4:00–4:30 p.m. (CDT)

  • Saturday, April 1
  • Saturday, April 22

Register for an FAA info session

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Architecture Building, home to FAA
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The Hip Hop XPress Bus

Music Tour

Join the School of Music for a tour of its facilities and hear more about what the school has to offer. Tours are available Monday through Friday, excluding campus holidays.

Register for a music tour

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The Hip Hop XPress Bus
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Students at the New Student Welcome. Photo by Andy Blacker.

Overview of the College (Virtual)

Whether you are interested in environmental design, the performing arts, or the visual arts, helping you follow your passion is what the College of Fine and Applied Arts does best. Join us for an overview and application information session with the admissions team.

7:00–7:30 p.m. (CDT/CST)

  • Monday, February 6
  • Monday, March 6
  • Monday, April 3
  • Monday, May 8

Register for our virtual college overview session

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Students at the New Student Welcome. Photo by Andy Blacker.
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Graphic design senior at the Design Illinois career fair in Chicago, 2019

Creative Careers Presentation (Virtual)

What does someone with a degree in dance do for a career? If I study architecture but I don’t want to build houses and skyscrapers, what job options are there for me? What is an urban planner? If you think you’d like to study architecture, art and design, dance, landscape architecture, music, sustainable design, theatre, or urban and regional planning, you’ll want to join an information session to find out about all the exciting career options.

7:00–7:30 p.m. (CDT/CST)

  • Tuesday, February 7
  • Tuesday, March 7
  • Tuesday, April 4
  • Tuesday, May 9

Register for the virtual creative careers presentation

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Graphic design senior at the Design Illinois career fair in Chicago, 2019
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Industrial Design piece by Patrick Qiu

Art and Design Portfolio Tips Presentation (Virtual)

Learn the best practices for putting together an art and design portfolio. We will show you real examples of portfolio work and offer tips to make your portfolio stronger for admission to the School of Art and Design.

7:00–7:30 p.m. (CDT/CST)

  • Wednesday, February 15
  • Wednesday, March 8
  • Wednesday, April 5
  • Wednesday, May 10

Register for art and design portfolio tips

pink, blue, and red gaming controller prototype
Industrial Design piece by Patrick Qiu
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During a rehearsal of "A Little Night Music" in the Tryon Festival Theater at Krannert Center for Performing Arts. Photo by Darrell Hoemann.

Performing Arts Talent Submission Tips (Virtual)

Are you interested in applying to a performing arts major in dance, music, or theatre at Illinois? Join us for this special presentation to get audition, interview, and portfolio tips.

7:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. (CDT/CST)

  • Thursday, February 9
  • Thursday, March 9
  • Thursday, April 6
  • Thursday, May 11

Register for the performing arts talent submission tips

actress sits in wheelchair
During a rehearsal of "A Little Night Music" in the Tryon Festival Theater at Krannert Center for Performing Arts. Photo by Darrell Hoemann.
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Art and Design Information Session (Virtual)

These information sessions will include details about the admissions procedure (including the portfolio requirement) and the different majors and minors offered in the School of Art and Design. Each small session will have time for questions.

4:00–4:30 p.m. (CDT/CST)

  • Monday, March 6
  • Monday, April 3
  • Monday, May 1
  • Monday, June 5

Register for an art and design info session

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Sustainable Design Information Session (Virtual)

Learn more about the major and ask any questions you may have. Different topics will be discussed such as studying abroad, projects, and careers. Join us on Zoom for a live session.

3:00–3:30 p.m. (CDT/CST)

Thursday, March 2—General Sustainable Design Information Session

Monday, March 27—Extracurriculars & Studying Abroad as a Sustainable Design Major

Wednesday, April 5—General Sustainable Design Information Session

Tuesday, April 18—Internships & Careers in Sustainable Design

 

12:00–12:30 p.m. (CDT)

Friday, March 24—Real Life Projects in Sustainable Design

 

11:00–11:30 a.m. (CDT)

Friday, April 28—General Sustainable Design Information Session

Register for a sustainable design virtual info session

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Architecture Meeting (Virtual)

Visit the School of Architecture! Join us and be introduced to the architecture program at Illinois and learn what it takes to become an architect. You will also have the opportunity to hear from a current student and learn more about the campus.

5:00–6:00 p.m. (CDT/CST)

  • Thursday, March 9
  • Tuesday, March 28
  • Thursday, April 27

6:00–7:00 p.m. (CDT)

  • Wednesday, April 19

Register for an architecture virtual meeting

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Other College of Fine and Applied Arts Meetings (Virtual)

If you are interested in programs in dance, landscape architecture, sustainable design, theatre, or urban planning and would like to speak with an advisor, please email faa-admissions@illinois.edu. We are happy to set up a one-on-one virtual informational meeting with you.

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Talent Requirement Events: Art and Design, Dance, Music, and Theatre

Applicants to the Department of Dance, Department of Theatre, School of Art and Design, and School of Music must fulfill talent requirements to complete the application process. School of Art and Design applicants will upload their portfolios to our submission portal. For all performing arts applicants (dance, music, and theatre majors), we will host on-campus audition events, attend festivals/events, and allow virtual auditions for those unable to audition in person. Each performing arts major has specific requirements for auditions, interviews, or portfolios.

Head to our application information to get details on upcoming audition events.

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UIUC Experience and Campus Tour

Visit the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign during daily information sessions and take tours with admissions counselors. If you schedule a campus event on a day that also offers an FAA information session, you can hear from representatives from our college. Check out all the options to visit campus in person or virtually or try other ways to explore the university.

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Are you ready to learn more about the College of Fine & Applied Arts?

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